Auxiliary function requirements
(I) Data storage and transmission function
Large-capacity storage: Built-in large-capacity storage devices can store large amounts of thermal imaging images and video data. During the hunting process, hunters may encounter various interesting or valuable scenes that need to be recorded. Large-capacity storage ensures that hunters do not need to delete data frequently, which facilitates the review and analysis of the hunting process. The storage capacity should be at least [X] GB, and a larger capacity storage device can be selected according to actual needs.
Data transmission interface: Equipped with a variety of data transmission interfaces, such as USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., to facilitate the transfer of stored image and video data to other devices, such as computers, smartphones, etc. Hunters can share data with companions through these interfaces, or conduct more detailed analysis and editing on the computer. At the same time, the data transmission speed should be fast enough to save transmission time.
Image annotation and recording function: The thermal imager should have an image annotation function. When shooting images or videos, hunters can add text annotations, timestamps, geographic locations and other information to facilitate subsequent data classification and retrieval. For example, record key information such as the location, time, and type of prey found, to provide reference for hunting experience summary and subsequent hunting plans.
Environmental adaptability function
Waterproof, dustproof and shockproof design: Hunting activities are usually carried out in complex outdoor environments, and thermal imagers need to have good waterproof, dustproof and shockproof performance. The device shell should be made of sturdy and durable materials, meet the IP [X] level waterproof and dustproof standards, and be able to effectively resist the intrusion of rain, sand and dust. At the same time, the internal structure design should have good shock resistance and be able to withstand a certain degree of falling and collision to ensure that it can still work normally in harsh environments.
Wide temperature range operation: To adapt to temperature changes in different regions and seasons, thermal imagers should be able to work stably in a wide temperature range. From the cold northern winter to the hot southern summer, the device should be able to operate normally in the temperature range of - [X] ℃ to + [X] ℃, and the image quality is not affected by temperature. This requires the thermal imager to have a good temperature compensation function and be able to automatically adjust the sensor parameters to adapt to changes in ambient temperature.
Anti-electromagnetic interference capability: In modern society, the electromagnetic environment is becoming increasingly complex, and thermal imagers should have strong anti-electromagnetic interference capabilities. It can work normally near strong electromagnetic interference sources such as high-voltage lines and communication base stations, and will not be affected by electromagnetic signals and cause image distortion, data errors and other problems. The anti-electromagnetic interference performance of the equipment can be improved by optimizing circuit design and adopting shielding technology.
Power management function
Long battery life: Hunting activities often last for a long time, and thermal imagers need to have long battery life to meet the needs of hunters for long-term use in the wild. The equipment should be equipped with high-performance batteries or support external power modules to ensure that it can work continuously for several hours after a single charge or battery replacement. For example, a large-capacity lithium battery can be used with an efficient power management system to enable the thermal imager to have a battery life of more than [X] hours under normal use.
Low power design: Under the premise of ensuring equipment performance, a low-power design concept is adopted to reduce the overall power consumption of the thermal imager. By optimizing hardware circuits and software algorithms, unnecessary energy consumption is reduced and battery life is extended. At the same time, the device should have an automatic shutdown or sleep function, automatically enter a low-power state after a period of no operation, save power, and quickly resume work when it is operated again.
Power status display: Real-time display of battery power status, allowing hunters to know the remaining power of the device at any time. Through the intuitive power indicator icon or digital display, hunters can reasonably arrange hunting time and equipment usage according to the power status. When the power is low, the device should be able to issue an alarm reminder in time to avoid affecting hunting activities due to power exhaustion.
Conclusion
The functional requirements of hunting thermal imagers cover target detection, image display, ease of operation, data storage and transmission, environmental adaptability, and power management. Only by meeting these functional requirements can thermal imagers play the greatest role in hunting scenes, provide hunters with efficient and reliable auxiliary support, and improve hunting experience and success rate. In the design, research and development, and production process of thermal imagers, the actual needs of hunters should be fully considered, and various functions should be continuously optimized and improved to create hunting thermal imager products with excellent performance and reliable quality.
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